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Post by JCriquet on Apr 24, 2006 6:16:49 GMT 10
Kids, sorry I've been so absent of late, but I've been working my arse off on my most recent project, a web-based TV show that I'm gonna be filming in June.
Now, this show involves a fair whack of costume hire, and I'm currently racking my brains as to how I can best raise the neccessary funds (we're talking about $500-$700). Have you lot heard of any advances in the fields of alms-taking, titheing or generally just getting people to give you money?
> Raffles?
> Movie screenings?
> Prostitution? (could be problematic; like I say, I've already worked my arse off)
I know what creative types you all are, so please: help a brother from another mother out, by helping me think of some ideas! Please?
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Post by KibblesTheRocker on Apr 24, 2006 9:53:20 GMT 10
Have you tried offering screen credit in exchange for free (or discounted) rentals?
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Post by JCriquet on Apr 24, 2006 12:51:46 GMT 10
Yeah, it's a standard practice to try that, but most costume retails don't bite when it comes to discounting for schools and such. It usually works for catering though. It's really quite easy to get free food if you say that it's for a film.
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Post by Jade is Awesome on Apr 24, 2006 13:47:53 GMT 10
Perhaps a web based scam of some sort? A raffle only really works well if you have an uber cool prize to give away. A sausage sizzle could work, assuming your could get the food for free. You sell 200 snags for $2, that's $400...it's just a matter of getting the food.
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Post by Splash on Apr 25, 2006 11:39:32 GMT 10
Two words:
Product
Placement
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Post by Mike on Apr 25, 2006 19:33:04 GMT 10
yes, credit card fraud is easy - a current affair told me so (or rather, the ad).
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Post by Splash on Apr 25, 2006 21:42:42 GMT 10
James, what are your goals here? Just doing it for the experience? Something more? How will you judge it a success? Spill all the details  |
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Post by Ferrero on Apr 26, 2006 19:25:32 GMT 10
Get a loan! Pay it back when you're forty, or just let your kids inherit the bad debt!  ~Ferrero |
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Post by Natalie on Apr 30, 2006 22:25:57 GMT 10
Sell chocolates. That's what all the kids do. Seems to work but make sure you find a group of kids to help you as people can't resist either kids or readily accessible chocolate. You will make at least $10 for sure.  Maybe sell a organ. I hear the Chinese black market has a roaring trade in organs. You could probably get a tonne for a kidney. Make sure you get someone reputable to harvest it though. You don't want an infection. Start busking as a transvestite entertainer extraordinaire down at Rundle St. Mall. Make sure you wear the pink. It suits you. And if all else fails turn to meat trays. The punters love their meat trays. |
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Post by JCriquet on May 12, 2006 19:56:40 GMT 10
Still no $$$ in sight; I think I might need to borrow some money from a relative, THEN raise the funds to pay them back.
Looks like sausage sizzles and choccies are the best option, but I'd love to do something like a quiz night or movie screening. Maybe just the movie screening.
Brian asked why I hadn't posted anything much about the project yet on my eljay. I told him the project had it's own blog. It's not hard to find if you look. Try Google or the iTMS. A girl must maintain a modicum of mystery.
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Post by Splash on May 12, 2006 22:12:21 GMT 10
Brian asked why I hadn't posted anything much about the project yet on my eljay. I told him the project had it's own blog. It's not hard to find if you look. Try Google or the iTMS. A girl must maintain a modicum of mystery. Way to promote yourself. What's next, hold a movie screening fundraiser and not tell anyone when or where it'll be? |
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Post by echolalia on May 12, 2006 23:30:05 GMT 10
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Post by JCriquet on May 30, 2006 5:45:10 GMT 10
Hey everyone. I'm still here.
Right now I'm sick. My project starts filming in six days. Still much, much to do. Frightened.
Just wanted to say hi, to let you all know that I'm still here. Keep posting; OzFreaks keeps me company on those lonely nights at sea. Aargh.
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Post by echolalia on May 30, 2006 17:31:19 GMT 10
Yes, good luck, James. Hope it all turns out shweet. |
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Post by Ferrero on May 30, 2006 20:50:15 GMT 10
We love you, James.
~Ferrero
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